Self-Tanning Lotions for Face and Body

Clarins self-tanners

Experience sunless tanning results so true-to-you, you’ll love the natural-looking tan that develops. Gone are the self-tanners of years ago that don’t look quite right, and instead welcome in products infused with botanicals to give you a healthy, beautiful glow. From head to toe, we have a product that works.

Why use a Clarins tanning product?

Clarins’ sunless tanners offer the safest way to achieve an even, golden, mistake-proof tan – minus the sun exposure. Formulated with natural ingredients, many of which are organic, each buildable formula lets you control the glow — from a kiss of sun, to a look that’s très bronzé.

How to self tan?

Before heading to the beach or applying a sunless tanning lotion or gel, exfoliate your face and body to rid skin of dead surface cells. Smooth, clean, and free of rough patches, skin is prepped for even, radiant, flawless tanning results. Clarins’ full range of facial scrubs and exfoliating products come in a range of textures, depending on your skin type and preference.

Any beauty advice before applying a natural tanning lotion?

Exfoliate and hydrate! This is the winning duo to optimize the results of your self-tanning product. Thoroughly quenched with Hydra Essentiel cream, the face is soft, smooth, and ready to tan. Do you moisturize before self-tan? Absolutely. Our Moisture-Rich Body Lotion soothes body skin with all of the smoothing and nourishing benefits of Shea butter extract. Now, your skin is ready to add a gorgeous sun-kissed glow.

How to choose the right Clarins tanning lotion

All of our self-tanning products create luminous, flawless color — in an array of skin-loving textures. For an instant, quick drying tan, choose a gel. For a boost of hydration and a natural-looking glow, opt for a self-tanning lotion. And for an effortless tan without any additional skincare steps, add a few tanning drops to your body and/or face moisturizer.

Any of our options create a flawless glow for your skin, and feature plant-infused formulas that elevate your self tan experience.

How to create a customizable tan on the face and body?

Add a touch of sunshine to your Clarins anti-aging skincare routine with two self-tanning innovations from the Clarins Laboratories. Just a few drops of Clarins self tan face drops – Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster – mixed in with your Clarins day or night moisturizer creates a natural-looking, made-to-measure tan on the face, neck and décolleté. This buildable formula lets you determine the intensity — from a subtle, sun-kissed glow to a deep bronze tan.

For a customizable tan body-wide, choose Clarins liquid bronze self tanning drops – Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster for Body. Mix with your body moisturizer or contouring body care treatment, and even the fairest skin can sport a beautiful tan without sun exposure, which means no peeling or flaking. Both products are formulated with 99.8% natural ingredients — including Aloe Vera extract — to leave the skin on the face and body soft, radiant, and hydrated for the perfect tan, all year long.

Clarins Expert Tip: Got the perfect glow but now wondering how to get self tan off your hands so that it looks totally natural? Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water immediately after application. Alternatively, apply using a self tan applicator mitt.

How long does self tan last?

High quality self tanners like the Clarins formulas generally last up to a week. This can be maintained and prolonged by prepping the skin with exfoliation before application and keeping it hydrated and moisturized. Avoiding very hot baths and showers also contributes to the longevity of a tan, and excessive sweating may cause your tan to fade faster.

How to get self tan off?

Oops, used a little too much? No worries. A warm bath with a touch of body exfoliator can help fade stubborn spots. For extra help, try a little micellar water on a cotton pad. And if all else fails, embrace the glow—it’ll naturally fade in a few days!

Can you tan with self tanner on?

Self-tanner gives you that sun-kissed glow, but it won’t act as sun protection. If you’re heading out, layer on your SPF—it’s the key to keeping skin looking its best. Think of your self-tanner as a gorgeous bronze boost, while sunscreen is your daily must-have to keep skin happy and healthy.

Do you moisturize before self tan?

Yes—but with a little strategy. Dry skin tends to soak up self-tanner unevenly, so apply a light layer of moisturizer to drier areas like elbows, knees, and ankles before tanning. If your skin is feeling extra thirsty or you want to perfect your self tan as noted above, apply your moisturizer before self-tanning to keep everything smooth without interfering with your golden glow.

Give yourself a glorious glow with our self tanning products

Whether you want to have that gorgeous summer tan without those harmful UV rays or you prefer a beachy glow year-round, our self tan products will give you that glow, from head to toe. Customize your tan to what you want, with hydrating plant-infused formulas that will help your skin glow.